Sunday, August 16, 2015

Essential Habanero Hot Sauce

I have a bajillion habaneros growing on my deck, and they're basically impossible to use up because you really only ever need one habanero in a recipe. Being homegrown, they are extra flavorful and spicy. I figured I would use my new canning supplies to make this hot sauce. I made three small jars of it and canned them for personal use and for gifts.

When I pureed the sauce, it would not freaking liquify. It stayed kind of chunky, albeit small chunks, but definitely not like a smooth hot sauce. My friend and I ended up using it like a salsa, dipping chips in it. This was a great idea if you like spicy food. It tasted much better than I expected! This was a great way to use up habaneros if you're looking for ideas.

Make sure you read the instructions for canning on the original post. The ingredients are very specific so you won't get food poisoned, which is obviously important.